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Library of AIR's Apprenticeship Partners

Welcome to the AIR Source & Grow Talent Partner Directory—your gateway to a national ecosystem of over 160 partners advancing high-quality apprenticeship opportunities across a wide range of occupations. Led by the American Institutes for Research (AIR), this network includes Hire Ready multi-employer sponsors which operate as registered multi-employer sponsors operating across 30+ states.

Use this library to find partners to support your talent related goals, use the filters on the left to search by location, occupation, and partner type. To clear the filter click "reset".

As a U.S. Department of Labor-funded industry intermediary, AIR collaborates with employers, educators, workforce organizations, and community-based entities to increase adoption of registered apprenticeships. Through the Apprenticeships for Tech initiative, partners gain access to tools, templates, and guidance to source and grow talent, design multi-employer programs, and connect individuals to paid, mentored career pathways with industry-recognized credentials. Not a partner and want to join this powerful network? Learn how here. link: contact-us

Hire Ready Intermediaries - registered apprenticeship program sponsors work with employers to hire apprentices or train existing staff as apprentices, intermediaries administer the programs to relieve employers of that burden.

Employer Sponsor - registered apprenticeship programs operated and administered by the employer for their talent needs, launched and supported by AIR.

Developing- may be either a single employer or an intermediary working with AIR to design, build, launch and run an apprenticeship program. They are not yet registered.

Champions - these organizations partner with AIR to promote apprenticeship to their networks of employers, and work to expand apprenticeship as an effective talent development solution.

Collaborative TA - regional, state and national organizations that partner with AIR to deliver technical assistance to potential and current sponsors to build, sustain, improve and grow programs.

Pipeline - organizations that support individuals in gaining life and basic skills to prepare them to be ready for an apprenticeship program. They help programs source talent that is eager to learn and ready to work.

Training - these organizations are well positioned to partner with sponsors to provide the classroom (non-on-the-job), or related technical instruction (RTI) for programs. Trainers are may also be intermediary sponsors.

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Louisiana Workforce Commission

Apprenticeship Louisiana helps businesses develop registered apprenticeship programs tailored to meet their workforce needs. Registered apprenticeship programs are offered in a wide range of occupations, including early childhood educator, IT support professional, mechanical engineering technician, electrician, aircraft mechanic, medical biller and coder, plumber, and more. Apprentices earn wages while completing job-related training under experienced instructors.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
LA
City or Region:
Baton Rouge
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Maine Department of Labor

Maine’s Apprenticeship Program delivers industry-recognized registered apprenticeships via an online portal. The department offers technical assistance, program registration, and employer guidance to ensure training aligns with regional workforce needs.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
ME
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Marymount University

Marymount University partners with employers to offer credit-bearing apprenticeships in nursing, cybersecurity, and business. Apprentices combine on-campus instruction with paid on-the-job learning under faculty mentorship.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
PA
City or Region:
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Partner Category:
Training
Developing

Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards

The Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards oversees the state’s registered apprenticeship system by managing program approval, sponsor registration, and compliance monitoring. The division provides technical assistance, equity-focused outreach, and standardized curricula to ensure apprentices gain nationally recognized credentials and employers build sustainable talent pipelines.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MA
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

McAlester Regional Health Center

McAlester Regional Health Center’s Healthcare Apprenticeship Program offers paid rotations in nursing support and allied health departments alongside classroom modules. Apprentices earn state-recognized certifications and receive mentorship from clinical educators.

Occupation:
Healthcare
State:
OK
City or Region:
McAlester
Partner Category:
Developing

Merced Union High School District

MUHSD’s Career Technical Education department collaborates with local employers to embed work-based learning into high-school pathways. Students participate in paid internships, industry-aligned coursework, and support services to prepare for in-demand careers.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
Data Analyst
State:
CA
City or Region:
Merced
Partner Category:
Developing

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry

Apprenticeship Minnesota helps businesses develop registered apprenticeship programs tailored to meet their workforce needs. Registered apprenticeship programs are offered in diverse industries, including healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, transportation, skilled trades, and more. Apprentices earn wages while completing job-related training under experienced instructors.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MN
City or Region:
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP)

The Mississippi Apprenticeship Program offers customizable registered apprenticeship services to help businesses develop, recruit, and retain a skilled workforce. Services include program registration assistance, technical support, and outcome tracking.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MS
City or Region:
Jackson
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Missouri Dept of Higher Ed and Workforce (Apprentice Connect)

Apprenticeship Missouri is a statewide initiative designed to connect individuals with hands-on training and career opportunities through registered apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship Missouri is part of the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. It promotes Registered Apprenticeships, which are structured training programs combining paid work experience with classroom instruction.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MO
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

MS Delta Blues Camp – SOAR Academy (Student Opportunity, Apprenticeship & Readiness)

SOAR Academy is a community-based workforce development and apprenticeship initiative serving the Mississippi Delta. Through partnerships with employers, educational institutions, nonprofits, and community organizations, SOAR provides structured work-based learning that combines technical training, mentorship, leadership development, and industry-recognized career pathways.

Programs include agriculture and food systems, digital media, music and cultural heritage, information technology, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. SOAR works alongside Young Family Farm, Blue Vision LLC, and community partners to create sustainable career opportunities while strengthening rural economic development

Occupation:
TBD
State:
MS
City or Region:
Clarksdale / Mississippi Delta
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA
Champion
Pipeline
Training

National League of Cities

The National League of Cities partners with AIR to offer a technical assistance cohort that helps municipalities implement registered apprenticeship programs. Participants gain tools and templates for program development, employer engagement, and USDOL compliance to fill critical municipal roles.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

NetWerks Strategic Services,

NetWerks Strategic Services, LLC is a veteran‑owned managed service provider founded in 1988 and based in Agawam, MA. They deliver comprehensive IT solutions—everything from managed services and cybersecurity to compliance, cloud consulting, and VoIP—tailored for small and mid-sized businesses across Western Massachusetts and North‑Central Connecticut
They recently participated in an Employer Lab program to explore Registered Apprenticeship opportunities, and they’re actively moving forward to establish a formal apprenticeship pathway. The goal is to build a robust talent pipeline by blending hands-on, on-the-job training with classroom instruction—aligning with best practices in workforce development .

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
MA
City or Region:
Hartford–West Hartford–East Hartford
Partner Category:
Developing

NextGen Policy

NextGen Policy offers policy fellowships and workforce development programs that immerse participants in project-based policy work, stakeholder engagement, and professional coaching to cultivate the next generation of policy leaders.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Tech Project Coordinator
Tech Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
State:
CA
City or Region:
Sacramento Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

North Mississippi Community Development Center

North Mississippi CDC serves as a workforce intermediary by designing and managing earn-and-learn programs in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. The organization combines employer-paid training with classroom instruction and supportive services to strengthen regional talent.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
MS
Partner Category:
Developing

On The Right Track Systems, Inc.

On the Right Track Systems develops patented hookless cubicle curtain track systems designed to reduce labor costs, minimize infection risks, and improve patient safety in healthcare settings.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
TN
City or Region:
Memphis
Partner Category:
Developing